You will be aware from our previous emails that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) is changing for furlough periods after 1 July 2020 to enable employees to work part time during their periods of furlough known as “flexible furlough”. Summarised below are some important points you need to be aware of to address each of the following questions:
Who can be furloughed from 1 July?
How do furlough periods and CJRS claim periods work? What are the submission deadlines for claims up to 30 June 2020 and after 30 June 2020 How does the flexible furlough scheme work? How are employees’ “usual hours” calculated? How much can be claimed under the CJRS and how much is paid by the employer? How many employees can be furloughed at any one time? What needs to be documented regarding flexible furlough? We are here to help so please contact us if you wish to discuss any of these changes.
Who can be furloughed from 1 July?
How do furlough periods and CJRS claim periods work?
What are the submission deadlines for claims up to 30 June 2020 and after 30 June 2020?
How does the flexible furlough scheme work?
How are employees’ “usual hours” calculated?
How much can be claimed under the CJRS and how much is paid by the employer?
How many employees can be furloughed at any one time?
What needs to be documented regarding flexible furlough?
The guidance states that a “written agreement” confirming a flexible furlough arrangement is needed. It is therefore advisable for employers to ask employees to sign to confirm what hours and shifts they will be working when flexibly furloughed, to avoid the risk of confusion or potential disputes in the future. For every claim period employers will need submit for each employee:
We can help you put flexible furlough agreements in place, so please contact us if you require any assistance. Comments are closed.
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